What is a pro or con of living in Scottsdale, Arizonacompared to Westland, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 313% more expensive in Scottsdale.

What salary do I need to live in Scottsdale, Arizona copmared to Westland, Michigan?

A salary of $100,000 in Westland, Michigan should increase to $155,921 in Scottsdale, Arizona (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WESTLAND vs. SCOTTSDALE
Cost of Living Comparison

Westland, Michigan vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 55.9% more expensive than Westland, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $155,921 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Westland, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is more expensive than Westland, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
313% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in Westland, Michigan

Westland, MI vs. Scottsdale, AZ

Compared to Westland, Scottsdale is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

55.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

231.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.1% higher

Commute

17.4% lower

Health

13.1% higher

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Personal

5.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Westland, Michigan vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

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